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Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates with assistant coach Brendan Mullins as he comes off the court in the final minutes of the game.

Harcum’s record day propels men’s basketball over Evansville

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor March 7, 2025

ST. LOUIS - Senior guard Terence Harcum scored a career-high 31 points and set a new Missouri Valley Conference Tournament record for highest single-game...

Senior guard AJ Ferguson surveys the defense.

Men’s basketball drops regular season finale against Belmont

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

There aren’t many better ways to start March Madness than playing the regular season finale against your rival. That’s exactly what the Murray State...

Men’s basketball wins home finale against Indiana State

Men’s basketball wins home finale against Indiana State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

Playing in their first true home game since Feb. 11, the Murray State men’s basketball team hosted the Indiana State Sycamores on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This...

Junior forward Alden Applewhite and senior guard Terence Harcum try and force a steal.

PHOTOS: Racers drop fourth straight game to Drake

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

  On Feb. 4, 2025, the Murray State men's basketball team hosted the Drake Bulldogs at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. This matchup was...

Senior guard JaCobi Wood goes for a layup.

Men’s basketball hands Missouri State first conference win

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 3, 2025

In their only scheduled meeting of the 2024-25 regular season, Murray State men’s basketball lost against the Missouri State Bears 77-56 at the Great...

Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins in their fifth Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Racers got off to a hot start,...

Men's basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Men’s basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

While students were packing up and heading home to enjoy a relaxing winter break, Murray State men’s basketball was working to perfect their craft for...

The Racers run onto the court and warm up before the game.

Men’s basketball rally falls short in loss to Bradley

Sam Hunter, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

The Murray State Racers suffered a 74-61 defeat to the Bradley Braves on Saturday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky on Saturday,Jan. 18. Despite...

Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.

PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 27, 2024

Last Friday night, the Racers lost in heartbreaking fashion in the final second against Utah Valley. After a back-and-forth battle, the Wolverines...

Senior guard Terence Harcum drives past a Pitt defender
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder - Murray State Athletics

Men’s basketball unsuccessful in Pittsburgh

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Murray State men’s basketball had the lead at two different points in the game, but couldn't see the game through against the toughest opponent on their...

Senior guard JaCobi Wood smiles while signing autographs with Destiny Thomas and Nick Ellington.

PHOTOS: Racer Mania 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 28, 2024

On Oct. 22, Murray State Athletics hosted Racer Mania. A chance for Racer fans to get introduced to this year's teams, and get a glimpse of what the...

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